Binod Choudhary Becomes the 1982nd Richest Person in the World, Nepal's Only Billionaire

Binod Choudhary, Nepal's only billionaire, has become the 1982nd richest person in the world according to the Forbes World Ranking. With a net worth of $2.1 billion, he has secured this position.In 2025, Choudhary was ranked 1763rd, with his wealth valued at $2 billion. In 2026, his net worth has reached NPR 3.02 billion. Over the past year, Choudhary's wealth has increased by $10 million, as reported by Forbes.Choudhary is the only billionaire in South Asia, apart from Indian billionaires. No individuals from other SAARC countries are listed in the Forbes billionaire list. In 2019, he was ranked 1349th, but his wealth had slightly decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, which he has successfully managed to recover.In Forbes' billionaire list, American billionaire Elon Musk holds the first position, with a net worth of $839 billion, primarily related to the automobile sector. The second position is held by American billionaire Larry Page. The majority of billionaires in the list come from the United States, China, India, and other countries, as per Forbes.